Investment Trusts

After two major equity bear markets in the last 10 years, the world of investing has become more about managing expectations, writes Brian O'Neill, manager of the Gartmore Global Trust.

Investment trust analysts warn UK Growth & Income sector's 2.6% premium could vanish following inevitable hikes in UK interest rates

Ian Sayers, director general of the AIC, has suggested trusts be integrated into the Investment Management Associates' (IMA) open-ended investment company sectors.

The manager of the £1.2bn Caledonia Investment trust is aiming to increase its yield by revamping it into a more concentrated portfolio.

David McCraw, manager of the Edinburgh UK and US Tracker trusts, explains why passive strategies work well for investment trusts.

Neil Woodford is poised to increase the limit on overseas investments in his £940m Edinburgh investment trust to 20%, as the manager continues to find better income opportunities outside of the UK.

The Aberdeen Private Equity trust is set to buy out original backer and major shareholder Elsina Limited by snapping up a 32% stake in the company.

Global equity investment trusts are reducing their allocations to the UK market in favour of emerging markets and specialist sectors such as private equity, AIC data shows.

Jeremy Tigue, manager of the £2.3bn Foreign & Colonial investment trust, said private equity is in line to climb in value by 10% before the end of the year.

Henderson manager to overhaul European Growth trust upon takeover from Peak in July